Jim Falls

19760 Cty Hwy S., Jim Falls, WI 54748

Plant Summary Information

Jim Falls is ranked #45 out of 216 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Jim Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 27.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Jim Falls
Utility Name	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Location	Chippewa County, WI
Initial Operation Date	July 1988
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	120.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	448.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,945 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #315 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #45 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Jim Falls (4008)
Plant Address	19760 Cty Hwy S., Jim Falls, WI 54748
Utility	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781)
Latitude, Longitude	45.051, -91.274
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	July 1988
Annual Generation	120.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Chippewa River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Northern States Power Co (13780) WI
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT
Nameplate Capacity	29.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.93
Summer Capacity	12.3 MW
Winter Capacity	12.3 MW
Minimum Load	7.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT
Nameplate Capacity	29.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.93
Summer Capacity	12.5 MW
Winter Capacity	12.5 MW
Minimum Load	7.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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